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Everything involved in planning a wedding says something about the style of the bride and groom. Make the right statement by choosing arrangements that fit your personality and taste, from stylish centerpieces to beautiful bouquets and fashionable accessories.

Formal or Traditional Style

If you love extravagant, traditional ceremonies, then be sure that the arrangements you make have "classic" written all over them. Consider orchids and red or white roses for your bouquets and a quartet or small orchestra for your ceremony or reception. A white fabric aisle runner with a stunning Victorian scroll pattern will convey a classic and beautiful touch while embossed pillar candles will create a certain ambience.

Set the tone for your wedding with antique white invitations on heavy card stock, embossed embellishments, and gracefully flowing script. When it comes to the bridal outfit, try on a formal ball gown-length dress with a chapel veil and crystal-encrusted tiara. Prepare rice or flower petals for the guests to shower you and your groom with as you head out to your stretch limo or classic Rolls Royce. It's the grander, the better for formal-loving brides, so be sure to plan out every elegant detail with an eye on the big picture.

Achieve Modern Elegance

Simple, contemporary, beautiful—if you would use these words to describe your ideal wedding, then you know the style of modern elegance is for you. Dress your bridesmaids in daring outfits, like the Short Strapless Pick-up Dress. With its above-knee length and flattering ruching, this satin dress has a pick-up skirt for a playful yet modern look. Add finishing accents like the Knotted Clutch that features a ruched knot and smooth silk or the Solid Satin Wrap.

Think about using white calla lilies tied up in slender, elegant bouquets or even wearing the Flower Clip with Feather Sprays. You will love the touch of sparkle added by the rhinestone and crystal center while feather sprays add subtle movement for an elegant look.

There are numerous contemporary wedding invitations to browse through, like a bright floral design featuring dramatic silhouettes and an asymmetrical layout. From royal blue and white to kelly green with silver, choose a bold color palette that you can incorporate into anything, from centerpieces to flowers and pew or chair accents.

Fun and Casual

If a fun and relaxed wedding is what you're dreaming of, then give your ceremony and reception a homey, natural feel. Instead of a guest book, have guests sign a collage of you and the groom that you can have framed later. Comfortable and sassy sundresses are a great option for the bride as well as the bridesmaids while ties can be optional for the groomsmen.

Decide on a location that you can really identify with, whether it's in the park, on a rooftop, or at the beach. Design your own invitations on handmade paper written in a casual, conversational tone. Go beyond the usual chicken or fish menu and instead pick options that are favorites for the bride and groom, like vegetarian lasagna or macaroni and cheese. Pots full of daisies or hyacinths make affordable and beautiful centerpieces with a natural look. For the gift registry, make inexpensive choices at stores like Target or choose to have donations instead to local charities. Forego lengthy ceremonies and an expensive wardrobe for your casual and playful wedding.

For the Romantic Princess

Let love take center stage on your wedding day with the romantic motif. Any combination of white, pink, silver, or red will make for a bold color scheme dripping with tones of love and passion. Choose a romantic gown like one with a full A-line skirt featuring flowing tiered tulle and a sweetheart neckline, finished off with a fingertip-length veil and sexy satin pumps.

Nothing sets the mood like a few tapered candles, artfully draped strands of white lights, and bundles of your favorite flowers (all flowers are romantic—you can't go wrong there). Ask a married friend to read a few lines of poetry at the ceremony while enjoying your favorite love songs at the reception.

Test out the idea of adding chocolate-covered cherries or strawberries to the menu, along with other rich and decadent options. Hand out heart-shaped candies for favors that have your names and the year printed on the wrappers, and enjoy a slide show that includes baby pictures along with modern-day favorites. For your invitations, include thoughtful phrases like, "Come celebrate with us as the bride and groom share in their love for each other."

No matter what type of wedding you are planning, be sure that your friends and family can see your taste in every detail. Stay true to your personal sense of style and you will have the picture-perfect wedding you've always wanted.